What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Austria?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Austria is to rideshare which costs €26 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Austria?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Austria is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Austria?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Austria. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Austria. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hbf and arriving at Stephansplatz via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Dresden to Austria?

The distance between Dresden and Austria is 442 km. The road distance is 432.7 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Austria without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Austria without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €35 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Austria?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Dresden to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Austria bus from?

Dresden to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Austria train from?

Dresden to Austria train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Dresden Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Austria?

The best way to get from Dresden to Austria is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Dresden to Austria bus arrive?

Dresden to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Dresden to Austria train arrive?

Dresden to Austria train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Austria is 433 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Dresden to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4772+ hotels available in Austria.

Can I share a ride from Dresden to Austria?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dresden and Austria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Dresden to Austria - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Austria by bus, train, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N60 / ...
5h 59m
€39–62
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Viennarideshare 432.8 km
6h 18m
€26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
6h 24m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 58m
€40–112
Bus via Dresden Bayrische Strasse
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Vienna Central Bus Station VIBbus Arda-Tur
7h 19m
€40–59
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain 693 / ...
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
7h 47m
€53–164
Drive 432.7 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Viennacar 432.7 km
4h 59m
€71–102
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane PRG - VIE
4h 27m
Fly Dresden Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
5h
€125–456
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BER - VIE
5h 11m
€102–320
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
5h 23m
€132–438

Dresden to Austria by bus and subway

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Distance: 441.9 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Austria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Dresden Hbf to Wien Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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